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Class of '75 35 Year Reunion

November 19 - 21, 2010
College Station, TX

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 19

On Your Own

Reconnect On Campus

3:00-6:00 p.m.

Reunion Registration & Check begins- Hilton

6:30 p.m.

Reunion Registration & Check In continues at Messina Hof Winery

6:30 p.m.

Messina Hof Winery Tour

7:30 p.m.

Hors d'ouevres display with wine bar at Messina Hof

Midnight

Yell Practice, Kyle Field

*Saturday, November 20

(Parking is available in the West Campus Parking Garage on game days for $20 per vehicle or use a game day parking pass)

10:00 a.m.

Reunion Registration & Check In Continues - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center - Participate in Association game day activities - cash bar and food (hotdogs, hamburgers, chopped beef sandwiches, incredible nachos) available to purchase from onsite vendors for those who didn’t pre-register for the pre-game meal. View more details about The Association's game day activities.

Noon

Pre game meal for those who pre-registered - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center - Class business meeting immediately following meal - Election of Class Agents, Roll Call of Classmates and other business

Post Class Meeting

Make plans to come tailgate after the meeting at Fuzzy and Diane’s motor home RV parking Lot R, #74 (next to the Meat Science Building, north of Reed Arena); the Pierce’s parking spaces are #97 & #98. There will be a lot of talk about the game, good bull and good music in anticipation of our BIG WIN over Nebraska. Bring lawn chairs and drinks if you have them – if not, just bring yourselves! You might want to walk from The Association's building as you will not be able to park in the RV lot.

7:00 p.m.

Nebraska vs Texas A&M, Kyle Field

Sunday, November 21

Depart at your leisure

Howdy!

Well, our Class of ’75 35 Year Reunion is almost upon us. Pencil in those calendar dates, make your reservations and plan to join your Classmates for a weekend of fun and social activities in College Station, Texas. Inside this newsletter you will find more information about all of our planned Class activities. We know there are other ‘Mini Reunion groups’ planning activities that complement those for the Class at large, so don’t miss out! This is a great opportunity to catch up and reminisce about our days here in Aggieland. Make sure to register for the Reunion activities. We hope to see you all in College Station come November!

Gig ’em,
Your Class Agents
David Kaspar, David Pierce, Terry Rathert and Tony Pelletier

Reunion Registration & Check In

Please register online by clicking the link at the top of the page or return this Reunion Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, 505 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840, ATTN: Class of ’75 Reunion or by FAX 979-845-9263.

If you have questions, contact the Class Programs department at The Association of Former Students at (800)633-7514 or e-mail one of your Class Agents.

Your nametags, schedule of events and a list of Classmates that pre-registered will be waiting for you at the Reunion Check-In desk, which will begin at the Hilton, and will continue all weekend with a table set up at each event. A “Who’s Attending” link is provided at the top of this page and will be updated daily during the registration period.

Walk up registrations will be accommodated based on availability. Registering before the due date will ensure there is food and fun awaiting you at each event. All registrations received after November 5, 2010 will incur a $10 late fee.

It is important that everyone register in advance to plan for catering and meeting space. Please be aware that there will be no walk up tickets sold at the Friday night Messina Hof event. Although there will be no walk-up tickets available for the Saturday BBQ meal either, stadium type food will be offered on an a la carte basis and you can still visit with your Classmates. Sign up now to secure your spots at our Reunion events.

Reunion Accommodations

A block of rooms is available on a first-come, first-served-basis, for your Class of '75 35 Year Reunion at the College Station Hilton. Make your reservations by calling the hotel directly and mentioning the appropriate group code. The Convention and Visitors Bureau receives weekly updates from hotels regarding room availability. They don't make reservations, but they can point you to the hotels likely to have rooms available. Please call 979-260-9999 to receive those updates.   To reserve rooms you can also go to http://www.visitaggieland.com/ and scroll down to the reservation calendar to find all available room(s).

College Station Hilton — Reunion Headquarters Hotel801 University Drive East — (979) 693-7500
$199/night, plus tax
Group Name: Class of '75-Nebraska
Group Code: CL75
Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 19, 2010
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon

Reunion Block Football Tickets

If you did not order tickets in our Reunion block prior to July 16, you may still order tickets online at   http://www.12thmanfoundation.com or by calling 1-888-99-AGGIE. Tell the ticket office that you are attending the game as part of of the 1975 35 Year Reunion against Nebraska and they will work with you to get you as close to the block as possible depending on ticket availability.

Transportation/Maps/Parking

Transportation to all events is on your own. Things may have changed on campus since your last visit. For parking and/or campus maps visit the Transportation Services website at http://transport.tamu.edu/parking/visitor.aspx. Game day parking is available at the West Campus Parking Garage next to the Rec Center.   There is a $20 fee per vehicle to park in the West Campus Parking Garage on game days, but arrive early. Other garage spots and spaces may be available on campus. Be sure to check with Transportation Services for more information.

Transportation Services provides a FREE “Get to the Grid” game-day express shuttle from Post Oak Mall to Kyle Field. Beginning 2-1/2 hours prior to kick-off leaving from the Post Oak Mall-Sears Parking Lot and running for 1 hour after the game ends from Throckmorton St. on campus.

Friday Night at Messina Hof

Our 35 Year Reunion will kick off Friday, November 19 at Messina Hof Winery. We will start at 6:30 p.m. with a free winery tour followed by a buffet hors d’oeuvres display at 7:30 p.m.. The menu will include Italian meatballs, spanokopita, chicken satay with dipping sauces, mini quiche, mini spring rolls, and an antipasto and cheese platter. Cost will be $22 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. There will be a cash wine bar by the bottle and Shiner Beer compliments of Shiner Spoetzl Brewery. Dress will be casual, so don’t be afraid to show up because you are expected to suit up! Come join the fun at our Classmate Merrill Bonarrigo’s winery.

Messina Hof’s address is 4545 Old Reliance Rd. Bryan, TX. For driving directions go to http://www.messinahof.com/exp_directions.php. Everyone is encouraged to carpool to the evening, if possible.

Barbecue & Business - Game Day before the game

Prior to watching our Fightin’ Texas Aggies BTHO Nebraska, we will have a pre-game meal and our Class business meeting at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Timing will depend on kickoff (which has yet to be announced and will likely be dictated by TV networks) so look for further announcements. Also, be on the lookout for future announcements regarding surprise guest speakers for this event.

Before the game has and bash

Make plans to come tailgate after the game at Fuzzy and Diane’s motor home. There will be a lot of talk about the game, good bull and good music to celebrate our BIG WIN over Nebraska. If you would like, you may drop off your chairs and coolers before the game, BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE at that time. You will only be able to park for free in Lot R after the game.

WHERE: RV parking Lot R, #74 (next to the Meat Science Building, north of Reed Arena); the Pierce’s parking spaces are #97 & #98.

WHAT TO BRING: lawn chairs and drinks if you have them – if not, just bring yourselves!

TIME:   immediately after beating the Class of ’75 hell outta the Huskers!

Attire

Your Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. The attire for each event follows the event description. All Classmates are encouraged to wear maroon to the football game.

Class Agents

Class Agents serve as a liaison between their Class and The Association. This is the perfect opportunity to get involved as a former student, stay connected to the university and help lead your Class supporting A&M. Elections are held in conjunction with your Reunions, so now is your chance!

Teams consist of three to four members of your Class and serve a five-year term. As a Class Agent you will serve on The Association of Former Students’ Leadership Council, which meets twice a year. The Association of Former Students provides orientation and resources to aid you in this role. Class Agents are responsible for keeping the Class informed through newsletters, web sites and emails, planning Class events and providing annual fund information to former students. Your current Agents plan to run again and represent your Class if elected for another term.

For more information please contact the Class Programs office at 979-845-7514 or class@aggienetwork.com. Class Agent teams and nominations must be submitted at least 14 days prior to your Reunion to get your name(s) on the ballot!

Century Club Supports Reunions

Class Reunions and numerous other programs for former and current students are supported by donations to The Association of Former Students’ Century Club. Donors also receive special benefits. Join the Century Club and help make an impact on another Aggies’ life. If you wish to donate to the annual fund, please visit the "Make a Gift" page.

Levels of annual support include: Bronze - $100; Silver - $250; Gold - $500; Diamond - $1,000; Double Diamond - $2,000; Platinum - $5,000; Double Platinum - $10,000

Cancellation Policy

The Association of Former Students has a flexible cancellation policy. If you cannot attend your Reunion or an event for which you have registered, please call the Class Programs office 800-633-7514 at least 72 business hours prior to the start of the Reunion.

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